Software Engineer (ICB 3)
Broadcom
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Job Description - Intro
Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a Software Engineer with a talent for developing software and contributing to a culture dedicated to quality, security, and a smooth user experience. This role focuses on our non-mainframe applications, with opportunities to expand your experience into mainframe software.
This role is in the Mainframe DevOps value stream, as a software engineer for one of our flagship products, Gen (formerly known as COOL:Gen or CA Gen). Gen is a low-code, model-driven development environment for enterprise applications. Gen enables global enterprises to generate and deploy applications in a single, integrated development environment for multiple platforms.
Broadcom has earned scores of global Workplace Excellence awards in the last few years - and there's a reason for that. It’s our aim to encourage global collaboration and innovation while supporting and developing our talented workforce. Broadcom empowers its employees to drive success for both the business and themselves. We value a lean and flat organization, with team members who work in-office, for a more collaborative culture that focuses on execution and delivering value.
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The Opportunity
As a Software Engineer (ICB 3), you will focus on the development, quality, and security of Gen. This is a hands-on technical role: you will write code, contribute to code reviews, and help maintain technical standards and testing strategies. Working independently and collaboratively, you will address problems of diverse scope and partner with cross-functional team members and customers. While your primary focus will be on our distributed (non-mainframe) applications, you will also have the chance to engage with our mainframe software, offering a unique opportunity to broaden your technical expertise across the enterprise stack.
Work Location - ON SITE:
5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player who likes diving into complex, legacy environments to modernize them in response to evolving industry standards and customer needs. You collaborate easily with others, with an Agile mindset that makes communicating, responding to change, and continuous improvement a natural way of working for you. Your professional curiosity keeps you well informed of the latest technologies, and deepens your knowledge of legacy systems that are the foundation of global enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Research, develop, and implement high-quality, secure software solutions to maintain and enhance Gen's core product capabilities for non-mainframe applications.
Troubleshoot and fix customer cases that have been escalated to engineering.
Contribute to technical design to ensure robust security standards, while retaining a simple user experience.
Provide subject matter expertise by authoring technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices.
Assist more junior staff members and collaborate with enterprise customers, helping them address complex requirements and supporting best practices in Gen modernization and security.
Design and implement automation for testing, build pipelines, and deployment processes to enhance product quality and delivery efficiency.
What You Need
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.
Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or equivalent degree.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex component relationships.
Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Strong problem analysis and debugging skills.
Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience with Java, C#, C, and/or C++.
Experience in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
Expertise in relational databases.
Knowledge and related experience in one or more of the following: Cloud Native Architectures, Containers, .NET, TCP/IP, Tuxedo, WebSphere, Liberty, WebLogic, JBoss (WildFly), InstallAnywhere, Eclipse.
Experience with designing and using web APIs like gRPC, REST, etc.
Proficiency and hands-on experience in designing and implementing test automation, build pipelines, and CI/CD processes.
Experience leveraging AI development tools to enhance software development productivity, code quality, and debugging workflows.
Additional skills that will benefit your efforts
Experience working with language servers or compilers.
Understanding of complex microservices, databases, and Client-Server communication.
Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity principles (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, access controls) and using industry-standard products like passkeys and TLS.
Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and Component Based Development (CBD).
Experience with Source Code Management tools, such as GitHub.
Knowledge and related product expertise in any of the following: Python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Jakarta, Oracle, Db2, MS SQL Server, ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, COM, Windows MFC, Jenkins, Ansible.
Experience with mainframe technologies.
Experience developing with or maintaining Gen.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance secure software for Gen's non-mainframe applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues escalated to engineering.
- Contribute to technical design, code reviews, and quality and security standards.
- Create technical blogs, webinars, and documentation on best practices.
- Support junior staff and collaborate with enterprise customers on complex requirements.
- Build test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of software development experience.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or an equivalent degree.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on coding expertise in Java, C#, C, and/or C++.
- Experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems and relational databases.
- Experience with web APIs, test automation, build pipelines, and CI/CD.
- Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, containers, or enterprise application platforms.
- Experience using AI development tools to improve productivity, code quality, or debugging.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus and equity awards.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
- Paid family leave and other applicable leaves of absence.
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About Broadcom
Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations’ complex, mission-critical needs. We combine long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Through focus and expertise, Broadcom sets the standard in industries where technology breakthroughs shape markets. Our semiconductor and semiconductor-based solutions serve markets across networking connectivity, wireless device connectivity, servers and storage systems, broadband, and industrial. Broadcom’s infrastructure software solutions serve markets including private cloud, mainframe software, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and Fibre Channel storage area network management. With these core technologies, we help customers accelerate their innovation.
H-1B sponsorship history
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